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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,310.10, 370,965.15 and 158,736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,310.10, 370,965.15 and 158,736.60 is: 238,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,310.10 : 370,965.15 = 158,736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,310.10/370,965.15 = 158,736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,310.10x = 370,965.15 × 158,736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,310.10x = 58,885,746,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,885,746,629.49/247,310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,104.90

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